@invalid: "What is the current prefered CB radio for a vehicle ?
Size to be considered but not the deciding factor."
    @deep: "On Wed, 30 May 2012 12:56:49 -0700, Winston_Smith
<quote>
They're all basically the same.  The do all the same stuff, most of
their internal parts are probably the same, and they are all limited
to the same power specs so pretty much just look for the best deal.  
Minimum size is limited because they all have to have pretty beefy
compoments for their transmitter amplifier.  "
    @sleeping: "Size doesn't really matter because they're all pretty much similar in
shape (unless you're looking for a hand-held model). You just have to
figure out the optimum placement in your vehicle so you can access it
without it intruding on the driver or passenger spaces. They all come
in 40 channels but some have N.O.A.A. weather bands which you may or
may not find useful where you live. Cobra and Midland seem to be the
most prolific brands. I had a Cobra 29 WX NW ST professionally
installed in a Chevy S-10 I had, specifically for a cross country trip
to Oregon. The reception range was not quite what I had hoped for
(just a few miles, not 10's or 20's, even line of sight). This was
several years ago before cell phones were so prevalent. It did save me
drive time in a number of cities when the truckers would warn of
traffic backups and on the open road when warning of trooper activity.
The Cobra 29 WX NW BT looks like a nice model with plenty of great
features but it's a bit pricy ($209.95).
On Wed, 30 May 2012 12:56:49 -0700, Winston_Smith
<quote>"
    @HITman: "Anno Domini 2012-05-30, Winston_Smith is noted for saying:
<quote>
Adding to replies made; recommend one with an RF Gain no matter its
size & features.
H.I.T.man
"If the spirit of business adventure is dulled, this country will cease to
hold the foremost position in the world." -Andrew Mellon"
    @newsninespamspam: "<quote>
Over here you are loking at 80 channel UHF in a choice of three forms.
a) the standard all in one that slides into/under dash or roof top console.
b) the remote (hidden body) that you can plug the front panel into as 
needed, or
c) a handheld with a external aerial.
The handheld are the smallest, but a PITA if you don't have somewhere 
they will sit out of the way. Just watch the car charging setup. One of 
the GME handheld(5W) models requires a flat surface for a cradle that 
the mains or car chargers plug into. Major PITA.
We went handheld as we have little use for it around town and it s 
relatively easy to install and then remove the aerials between trips so 
no one is encouraged to break in to steal the CB.
GMe, Uniden and somethng else where the commonly recommended brands when 
I asked. OTOH, apart from chinese crap, that is it around here."
    @larryc: "<email_address> says...
<quote>
I just use a hand held with a good magnetic roof mount antenna. That way I 
can swap it to whatever vehicle I drive or use it in the travel trailer while 
camping. I currently use a Midland that recharges NiCad batteries when 
plugged into a cigarette lighter, so I can go mobile with it any time I need 
to. It came with a rubber ducky antenna, which limits the range but it is 
good for a couple miles under most circumstances.
The CB has cleared out a lot. Once upon a time, CB was almost unusable 
because of all the traffic, but now most channels are clear. 
I also have FRS/GMRS hand held units. They don't have very good battery life, 
though sticking to the low powered FRS channels helps. A vehicle powered GMRS 
radio would be more usable than the hand held units. "
    @badasssuperman: "* It may have been the liquor talking, but 
<quote>
The best CB is not a CB but a ham 2 meter rig. You need to get a license,
but the test is pretty easy.
Terry
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Run on the top of the dishevelled tide,      |/    Gentoo Linux
And dance upon the mountains like a flame."  |/
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    @someone: "On Wed, 30 May 2012 12:56:49 -0700, Winston_Smith
<quote>
Cobras always had a good reputation and I'm pretty sure that they are
still around.  A Galaxy (export model) is an outstanding choice if you
think you may want to go out of band."
    @someone: "On Wed, 30 May 2012 20:51:30 -0700, Rockinghorse Winner
<quote>
CB has it's uses and one of the primary advantages is that no license
is required."
    @newsninespamspam: "<quote>
Convoys and other immediate locations. SFA use otherwise unless is 
special places. I see it as a complement to the coverage of the Ham 
frequencies.
Over here, there is actually a club class exemption for HF radios of a 
particular frequency/band. These  (5?) bands came about to allow remote 
stations to communicate with the royal flying doctor service, school of 
the air and similar, BUT they are not for the chit chat of ham or the 
vulgar shouting matches of CB."
    @cayoung61spamblock: "The sets I've had, the RF gain knob only turns down
the receive sensetivity. I see no advantage to that.
Christopher A. Young
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"H.I.T.man" <email_address> wrote in message 
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Adding to replies made; recommend one with an RF Gain no matter its
size & features.
H.I.T.man
"If the spirit of business adventure is dulled, this country will cease to
hold the foremost position in the world." -Andrew Mellon"
    @cayoung61spamblock: "I also use a walkie, lighter power cord, and mag mount antenna. Interesting, 
that others come up with the same ideas.
I do have a couple FRS with nicads and charge stand. I've found that sold 
separately AA NiMH have good life, but need some attention. Have to take the 
batteries out to charge. Can't just drop into the charger.
Which are the low power channels? My Motorola FR-50, the set is 1/2 watt on 
all channels. I think some hybrid FRS / GMRS sets, the power is higher on 1 
through 7, is it?
Christopher A. Young
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I just use a hand held with a good magnetic roof mount antenna. That way I
can swap it to whatever vehicle I drive or use it in the travel trailer 
while
camping. I currently use a Midland that recharges NiCad batteries when
plugged into a cigarette lighter, so I can go mobile with it any time I need
to. It came with a rubber ducky antenna, which limits the range but it is
good for a couple miles under most circumstances.
The CB has cleared out a lot. Once upon a time, CB was almost unusable
because of all the traffic, but now most channels are clear.
I also have FRS/GMRS hand held units. They don't have very good battery 
life,
though sticking to the low powered FRS channels helps. A vehicle powered 
GMRS
radio would be more usable than the hand held units."
    @cayoung61spamblock: "For that, I use the squelch knob.
Christopher A. Young
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"Redcat" <email_address> wrote in message 
news:<email_address>
<quote>
That's all you generally want it for. It comes in handy when you have to
operate in a busy area where the airwaves are crowded with the usual
idiots screaming into their radios, when you want to talk to someone
pretty close by. By turning down the RF gain you can reduce the level of
the background idiots allowing you to hear the nearby guy better."
    @cayoung61spamblock: "Thanks, I never thought of that. Something new to learn, every day.
When I was a teen, I had a cb in my bedroom. That was fun, to be able to 
talk to people around the area. I didn't accomplish a lot, but it was a fun 
time waster. The people I met in person, were a varied sort. One fellow was 
a county worker, another was a police officer, and a couple others were 
unemployed. For the most part, very nice people. Glad I met them.
Christopher A. Young
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"Redcat" <email_address> wrote in message 
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<quote>
That will cut out the noise when the other guy isn't talking, but won't
help with the distortion that comes from having the front end overloaded.
Turning down the RF gain will."
    @gunnerasch: "On Wed, 30 May 2012 16:33:00 -0400, Rex Mundi <email_address>
wrote:
<quote>
Ebay!!  Second Hand Stores!!  Ive bought good, fully functional CBs for
$2.50
Antenna height AND lenght! are the important criteria.
I do NOT run an attenna less than 48" long. The standard antenna for 27
meters..is 108" long.  Big steel whip.  But!  That can be a problem on
most/many vehicles
They come from tiny weenie little bastards, to handset radios with the
works in a box, to big rigs
One of my favorites:
<url>
And another good one
<url>
And another
<url>
Best radio names to look for:
Cobra
Midland
Robyn
Uniden
Connex
In no partiular order
Gunner
"The danger to America is not Barack Obama but a citizenry
 capable of entrusting a man like him with the Presidency.
 It will be far easier to limit and undo the follies of an 
Obama presidency than to restore the necessary common sense
and good judgment to a depraved electorate willing to have
such a man for their? president.. Blaming the prince of the
fools should not blind anyone to the vast confederacy of 
fools that made him their prince". "
    @gunnerasch: "On Wed, 30 May 2012 15:12:47 -0700 (PDT), bates2012
<quote>
One of my all time Uniden favorites..and whats currently installed in my
service truck(s)
<url>
Getting harder to find..guys have been snagging them when they find
them.
The current radio in my truck daily driver has been in (3) trucks to
date and has logged at least 700,000 miles. And still hasnt been to the
shop yet.  Still full power and still good modulation.  Ive not bothered
to install a power mic on it. Didnt feel the need.
Gunner
"The danger to America is not Barack Obama but a citizenry
 capable of entrusting a man like him with the Presidency.
 It will be far easier to limit and undo the follies of an 
Obama presidency than to restore the necessary common sense
and good judgment to a depraved electorate willing to have
such a man for their? president.. Blaming the prince of the
fools should not blind anyone to the vast confederacy of 
fools that made him their prince". "
    @gunnerasch: "<quote>
Indeed. Well put.
Gunner
"The danger to America is not Barack Obama but a citizenry
 capable of entrusting a man like him with the Presidency.
 It will be far easier to limit and undo the follies of an 
Obama presidency than to restore the necessary common sense
and good judgment to a depraved electorate willing to have
such a man for their? president.. Blaming the prince of the
fools should not blind anyone to the vast confederacy of 
fools that made him their prince". "
    @gunnerasch: "On Wed, 30 May 2012 20:51:30 -0700, Rockinghorse Winner
<quote>
Works great..as long as you have somebody to talk to.
That can be something of a bitch in most rural areas.
Not so with CB.
Gunner
"The danger to America is not Barack Obama but a citizenry
 capable of entrusting a man like him with the Presidency.
 It will be far easier to limit and undo the follies of an 
Obama presidency than to restore the necessary common sense
and good judgment to a depraved electorate willing to have
such a man for their? president.. Blaming the prince of the
fools should not blind anyone to the vast confederacy of 
fools that made him their prince". "
    @gunnerasch: "On Sun, 03 Jun 2012 03:30:58 GMT, Dustin <email_address>
wrote:
<quote>
Actually, when mounted high up over a decent ground plane..its the MOST
efficent antenna. On the other hand..gas stations will curse you for
taking out all their florescent lights and the constant WHANG!!! as you
nail tree limbs and overhead covers in drive through restaurants tends
to wear on one....
I used to run a pair of 102" Francis glass whips on a decent ball mount
and spring..on each side of a Fury 3...worked like a fucking champ. I
didnt have to turn on the 150 watt foot warmer very often.  But I live
in the high desert.  Those in states with actual trees..shrug.
Ebay is filled with decent bargains.  I passed on a small Midland 40
channel rig today at a charity yard sale. Ive got radios in the rack in
case I need a spare.
Hell..Ive given away 5 in the last few years. 
Gunner
"The danger to America is not Barack Obama but a citizenry
 capable of entrusting a man like him with the Presidency.
 It will be far easier to limit and undo the follies of an 
Obama presidency than to restore the necessary common sense
and good judgment to a depraved electorate willing to have
such a man for their? president.. Blaming the prince of the
fools should not blind anyone to the vast confederacy of 
fools that made him their prince". "
    @gunnerasch: "On Sun, 3 Jun 2012 06:41:32 -0700 (PDT), Shall not be infringed
<quote>
Indeed. There are power mics and then there are power mics. Shrug..some
are very good..most are simply...noise makers.  A power mic can really
shine on side-band.  A good noise canceling mic..like a similar noise
canceling Bluetooth headseat..can be a very very good thing to have is
you are talking in a high noise environment such as a vehicle on a rough
road, windows down at high speeds.  Or 18 wheelers with a high
background noise level.
There are some out there that use dynamic amplification and filtering
along with some modulation boosting that work very very well.  But one
has to hit all the reviews to find the best ones.
The old D-104 was an interesting mic for base stations. Ive heard more
than one fight, a few dozen love making sessions when they were on
radios equipped with VOX...<Grin> over the years.
Gunner
"The danger to America is not Barack Obama but a citizenry
 capable of entrusting a man like him with the Presidency.
 It will be far easier to limit and undo the follies of an 
Obama presidency than to restore the necessary common sense
and good judgment to a depraved electorate willing to have
such a man for their? president.. Blaming the prince of the
fools should not blind anyone to the vast confederacy of 
fools that made him their prince". "
    @bowman: "<quote>
There are hazards even in open country. I knew a ham who ran one of those 
bugcatcher antennas on a bumper mount. He caught an owl one night, which 
didn't do either of them much good.  "
    @invalid: "Shall not be infringed 
<email_address> 
almost cut my hair
<quote>
Still can resist retaliating for my not loving GB, can you?"
    @cayoung61spamblock: "Most of them are OK. I don't like microphones with echo boxes, or power 
microphones. They are too hard to understand what the driver is saying. I 
generally run stock mic.
Christopher A. Young
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    @cayoung61spamblock: "Oh, I forgot that. Typically some odd size that costs four bucks, and 
doesn't last very long?
Christopher A. Young
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"Shall not be infringed" <email_address> wrote in message 
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<quote>
Power mics also require an additional battery."
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